Conduits Not Cups

Conduits Not Cups

We strive towards clarity. We cannot exist without energy. We are lost without a sense of purpose and value. And, hopefully, we are aligned with a higher sense of morality. This common human dynamic is the basis for most forms of spirituality. What separates us is how...
Honor

Honor

He was shot and killed immediately. Six months after leaving basic training, a bullet catches him in the head at la Drang. In two weeks he would turn 20. His young mother’s gloved hands grip the folded flag as the words,“honorable and faithful service.” are said for...
Majestic Place – a novel

Majestic Place – a novel

Amber My mother, aunt Cynthia, Amber and I did a lot together. We drove all over the city of Columbus exploring different stores and sampling small tastes of different foods. One of our favorite places was Bicentennial Park. It was in the heart of downtown Columbus....
Love and Lapels

Love and Lapels

Slipping into a well-fitting suit jacket like is being in love. Its like there’s confidence woven into the fabric. Once the jacket is on, a quick tug of the lapels and a man is ready to conquer the world – or at least the board meeting. It’s why men spend a lot of...
The Gift of Pain

The Gift of Pain

We all perceive joy and happiness differently, but pain is the great, beautiful, connector and our world would be lost without it. Pain is a part of daily life. It varies from mild, dropped-doughnut-disappointment, to the tragic, unsuspected loss of someone you love....